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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Doesn't that title sound like an infomercial that's selling some sort of product intended to boost your personal energy? The recent oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill that is threatening wildlife gives rise to our use of petroleum in the US, and even the world--petroleum that is used for energy. This live-streaming video presents energy alternatives while exploring the vast amount of resources we exhaust daily--we are truly suffering from lack of energy.

Title: HeatDescription: A far-reaching investigation into America's energy landscape and what can be done to save our planet--and what it will take.Suggested Grade: 7-AdultFormat: Live streaming videoRunning Time: 120 minutesAvailability: Available to all requestersSource: PBShttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/heat/view/